Deliberate Efforts to Achieve Herd Immunity to COVID Are Dangerous
More people will die, and it might not even work
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Restoring Seagrass Brings Barren Bays To Life
Seeding empty bottom mud with marine grasses has brought back fish, shellfish, and cleaned the water
A Brief History of Presidents Disclosing—Or Trying to Hide—Health Problems
President Trump was direct about his COVID diagnosis, but many former presidents have been less forthcoming about their illnesses
How the Immune System of Older Adults Like Trump Weakens with Age
As people age their innate and adaptive immune responses react more slowly, increasing their risk from diseases like COVID-19
How COVID-19 is Changing the English Language
From ‘social distancing’ to ‘self-quarantining,’ the pandemic is leaving a lasting impact on the English lexicon
What’s in Wildfire Smoke, and Why Is It So Bad for Your Lungs?
An environmental toxicologist explains the factors involved
Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Compounding COVID-19 Risks
Crowded grocery stores and emergency shelters are potential concerns
What Is Ammonium Nitrate, the Chemical That Exploded in Beirut?
The blast injured thousands and killed at least 78 people
Wildfires Can Poison Drinking Water—Here’s How Communities Can Better Prepare
Using less plastic in water meters and other building code changes could help prevent contamination
Coronavirus Responses Highlight How Humans Have Evolved to Dismiss Facts That Don’t Fit Their Worldview
Science denialism is not just a simple matter of logic or ignorance
